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Restaurant General Manager, Lead a Landmark Opening, Sydney

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Job Title: Restaurant General Manager, Lead a Landmark Opening, Sydney
Location: Sydney
Expertise: Specialist Recruitment
Reference: 3969
Job Published: 02 Jun 2026
Closing Date: 01 Aug 2026

Job Description

Client Profile

Our client is a progressive hospitality group with a strong reputation for creating distinctive dining experiences and developing exceptional people. With continued growth and a commitment to quality, they are preparing to launch an intimate new venue in a sought-after city fringe location. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping a venue from the ground up while contributing to the ongoing success of a respected hospitality business.

Job Description

As Restaurant General Manager, you will oversee all aspects of the venue's opening and ongoing operations. Working closely with senior leadership, you will establish service standards, recruit and develop the team, and create an exceptional guest experience that reflects the vision of the business. This role offers genuine ownership and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on a flagship opening.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading the pre-opening and launch phase of the venue

  • Recruiting, training and developing a high-performing front-of-house team

  • Driving service excellence and creating memorable guest experiences

  • Managing financial performance, labour costs and operational efficiencies

  • Building a positive, engaged and accountable team culture

Candidate Profile

You are a proven hospitality leader who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys building teams and systems from the ground up. You bring a hands-on leadership style, strong commercial acumen and a genuine passion for delivering exceptional hospitality.

You will demonstrate:

  • Previous experience as a Restaurant General Manager or Venue Manager in premium hospitality environments

  • Strong understanding of financial management, rostering and operational controls

  • Experience opening venues or leading significant business transitions is highly regarded

  • Outstanding people leadership and coaching capability

  • A passion for creating exceptional guest experiences and team cultures

Offer

This is an outstanding opportunity to take ownership of a highly anticipated venue opening while joining a growing hospitality group with exciting future plans. A competitive salary package will be offered to attract high-calibre candidates.

To learn more about this role, submit your CV or contact Phil Gannon via phil@hastingspeople.com.au for a confidential discussion.

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